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Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem My journey to wearing the Hijab was laced with tears, anger and fear. I was blessed to come from a spiritually conscious home. My father was and he is still my Teacher. He taught my siblings and me about Allah, worshipping Him and the importance of earning HIs Pleasure. My growing up years till…

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem If you miss the first part of this story, read it here. Then on August 8, 2008, he actually told me to pack and leave, that he is dead serious accusing me of cheating on him. I had to swear with the Quran while naked (I regretted the action because it is unislamic) but he…

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem I never thought I will be sharing my story today. My ex-husband and his family have said so much and I just choose to keep quiet knowing very well that Allah (S) will vindicate me; and walahi He did, in so many ways that I only imagined. The only reason I have decided to…

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem Our Muslimah In Focus is a woman who has chosen to walk a path that scares so many Muslimahs with grace. Her willingness to be strong and vulnerable with her story has led her to become a supportive Coach to her sisters who found themselves on this path; either by choice or surprise. It…

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem It’s my 30th birthday, and for the first time in 5 years, I didn’t cry on my birthday. I have always been very driven and an overachiever. So its no surprise I had BIG plans for my late 20’s. I was never a girl who dreamed of having a family. But as my 20’s…

Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem I grew up in a ‘regular’ Muslim family; prayer was very important such that even when you are ill, my mum can wake you up at 7 am and even boil water for you to perform ablution (if you are feeling cold) but not praying is non-negotiable and we all understood that. We fasted…

MLH: As salam lykum warahmatullah wabarakatu. Walaikum Salaam Warahmatullah Wabarakatu. MLH: Who is Mahmoudat? If I had to describe myself in one sentence, I would say that I am a deeply passionate and committed human being. I love growing and being of service to others and those are the two things that are at the…